Apps That Went Free on 2014-10-06

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Monki Animal Builder - Language Learning for Kids and Toddlers

Monkimun Inc

Your child can build their own creature from scratch in Monki Animal Builder.

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It’s for parents that want to unleash their child’s creative side.

FREE ($2.99) For a limited time FREE ($2.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

We’re recommending Monki Animal Builder today because of its endless possibilities. To get started, your child must first crack one of the six eggs. They’re then able to paint the body of their creature and start adding parts by pulling them out of packages. Each part is animated, bringing the little creature to life. The app includes more than 30 body parts, 15 accessories, and 60 animations.

If you want an open-ended entertainment app for your child, this is the one to download. There’s no right or wrong way to play with Monki Animal Builder. It’s just pure fun.

The app is intended for children four years of age or older, so if you’re child isn’t within that range, you’ll want to skip this one.

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BLiP

Square Bear Games Ltd.

Safely guide the BLiP to the end of each level in this abstract platformer.

It’s perfect for anyone that likes a good indie game.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

BLiP is so simple and yet so fun. You’re able to slide and tumble the BLiP across environments littered with obstacles just by tapping each side of the screen. The BLiP isn’t capable of a whole lot by itself, so you must utilize environmental objects to clear treacherous gaps and collect all three stars in each level. The game includes more than 60 levels and unlockable bonus levels.

If you like your platformers to be challenging and puzzling, BLiP is your game. The path to each star and may not always be obvious or easy, but that’s the whole point!

If you like your platformers to have deep and varying gameplay, you won’t find it in BLiP.

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Coins - Spending Tracker

Yuzhou Zhu

Find out where all of your money is going with this finance app.

It’s designed for anyone that wants to keep track of their daily expenses.

FREE ($1.99) For a limited time FREE ($1.99) For a limited time

Why we picked this?

Unlike similar finance apps, 5coins doesn’t try to do it all. Instead, it focuses on just what you spend on a daily basis. That’s it. No jumping through multiple screens to perform a single task. Just swipe down on the screen to enter a value and attach a note. The app will keep a running total of everything you’ve spent, and you can view your expense history with an upward swipe.

If you just want to track what you’re spending, 5coins is perfect for you. It features iCloud support, so no matter what iDevice you enter your expenses on, you’ll be able to see your total on every one.

If you want to do more than track your daily expenses, you’re going to have to look elsewhere for a finance app. 5coins is solely focused on tracking daily expenses and doesn’t offer any overweight features like budgets, multiple account support, or charts.

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Love Time - countdown to important dates and holidays

Nick Fanger

Keep track of important dates and special holidays with this lovingly crafted utility app.

It’s for AppsGoneFree users that never want to forget.

$0.99 $0.99

Why we picked this?

We love Love Time because of its flexibility. It allows you to keep track of everything from anniversaries to personal holidays. Simply tap to edit the name of the event, date, and how many days until it occurs. You’re able to attach alert times and different frequencies as well. Love Time includes 17 different color themes and nine fonts to choose from.

If you have something important to remember, download Love Time today. The app’s main display allows you to see all of your events at once with just a glance.

The app’s many different color and font options are great, but it would be nice to be able to attach notes or photos to events. If you want something more robust, you’ll have to look elsewhere.

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Fontpress: Write PhotoText

Qrayon, LLC

Get wordy with your photos with Fontpress.

It’s for iPhoneographers that have something to say.

$2.99 $2.99

Why we picked this?

Fontpress has an impressive collection of fonts. You’re able to choose from over 70 different fonts to craft your personal messages. The text can be positioned anywhere on your photo, and you’re able to resize it, color it, and add a shadow. As if that’s not enough, you’re also able to add one of 15 filters to your photo with a single tap.

If you want to send a message with your photo, Fontpress will help you get the job done. Even though it’s loaded with content its interface is clutter-free, allowing you to publish your photos in no time.

Fontpress sure has a lot of fonts, but you’re not able to do a lot with them. If you want to edit your text further like bend it and rotate it, you’re going to have to find a different photography app.

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Dots & Triangles

UAB Target Works

A variation of the classic dots and boxes game.

Dots and Triangles is for anyone that enjoys a good puzzle.

$0.99 $0.99

Why we picked this?

Old is new again with Dots and Triangles. If you’ve played dots and boxes, you’ll have no problem getting the hang of Dots and Triangles. It’s just like that game, where you must take turns with your opponent connecting dots, but instead of trying to create boxes, you must create triangles. Each completed triangle will earn you a bonus turn. The goal is to fill in the board with the largest percentage of your color. You’re able to play against computer-controlled opponents or your friends locally.

If you enjoyed dots and boxes as a kid, you’re going to love Dots and Triangles. It adds a whole new layer of strategy.

If you like your puzzle games fast and flashy, this isn’t the one for you.